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Fishing line injuries spike alarms coastal wildlife rescuers

Original: Spike in fishing line injuries alarms coastal wildlife rescuers in Carteret County

Wildlife rescuers in Carteret County, North Carolina, report a sharp rise in injuries to coastal animals caused by discarded fishing line. Entangled birds and other wildlife are being brought in more frequently, prompting rescuers to warn anglers to dispose of line properly and urging the public to report entangled animals.

Why now: A local surge in preventable wildlife injuries has raised fresh concern about fishing line disposal along the coast.

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• Spike in fishing line injuries alarms coastal wildlife rescuers in Carteret County · WITN

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